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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to a range of strategies and applications for the design and construction of purposeful visual communication. In particular the unit focuses on the communicative advantages of drawings and diagrams. Students will develop concepts for communication contexts including visual identity and service design.
Students must pass unit Design Drawing TDD1101 before being allowed to enrol in the this unit.
Unit was previously coded DES4104, DES2104
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit provides students with practical approaches to merging visual communication theories and tactile visualisation techniques, with computer imaging technology and software. Students will work on a live industry brief. Tutorials involve group and individual learning activities focus on exploring complexity through visualisation and its production. Classes will be conducted in an interactive and reflective manner, to develop teamwork skills. Classes involve peer reviews and critique sessions that encourage peer learning.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Client project | 30% |
| Journal | Research and development journal | 30% |
| Project | Personal project | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to a range of strategies and applications for the design and construction of purposeful visual communication. In particular the unit focuses on the communicative advantages of drawings and diagrams. Students will develop concepts for communication contexts including visual identity and service design.
Students must pass unit Design Drawing TDD1101 before being allowed to enrol in the this unit.
Unit was previously coded DES4104, DES2104
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit provides students with practical approaches to merging visual communication theories and tactile visualisation techniques, with computer imaging technology and software. Students will work on a live industry brief. Tutorials involve group and individual learning activities focus on exploring complexity through visualisation and its production. Classes will be conducted in an interactive and reflective manner, to develop teamwork skills. Classes involve peer reviews and critique sessions that encourage peer learning.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Client project | 30% |
| Journal | Research and development journal | 30% |
| Project | Personal project | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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